The 2026 World Cup comes to a close on Sunday, July 19, when Spain faces Argentina in the tournament final at MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at 3 p.m. ET. Spain is slightly favored to win the World Cup Final, returning a 1.61x payout if they do so, via PrizePicks.
As the 2026 installment comes to a close, it’s worth looking ahead to the 2030 World Cup and what that tournament will look like.
That begs a couple of questions. Where and when is the next World Cup? Let's dive into the 2030 World Cup host locations and when the international tournament will be held.
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Which Countries Are Hosting the 2030 World Cup?
Three different countries will host the 2030 World Cup. Morocco, Portugal, and Spain will serve as the host nations, marking just the second time three nations have hosted the tournament (2026 being the first).
In December 2024, Morocco, Portugal, and Spain were officially chosen as the host countries for the 2030 World Cup. Morocco was initially involved in the process, hoping to be the sole host nation, but ultimately joined Portugal and Spain in March 2023.
The 2030 World Cup is slated to be played in 21 stadiums across 18 cities and 6 countries. The official host sites have yet to be formally approved, but there is a December 2026 deadline to finalize those cities and stadiums.
When Is the 2030 World Cup?
The 2030 World Cup is scheduled to occur from June 8, 2030 through July 21, 2030.
The tournament will last 44 days, making it the longest World Cup in history. The 2026 World Cup was previously the longest, lasting 39 days from June 11 through July 19.
Historical Significance of the 2030 World Cup
The 2030 World Cup will mark the international tournament’s 100th anniversary, with the first tournament being held in Uruguay in 1930. As a result, FIFA plans to celebrate the World Cup’s centenary edition with three celebration matches to begin the 2030 World Cup in South America.
Uruguay was the first-ever host and winner of the World Cup, and a celebratory match will be played at Estadio Centenario in Montevideo. Argentina will also host a match at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires because La Albiceleste finished as the runner-up in the 1930 World Cup.
Finally, Paraguay will also have the honor of hosting a match at Estadio Osvaldo Dominguez Dibb in Asunción, which is where CONMEBOL (the governing body for association football in South America) is headquartered.
Following those three celebratory matches, the World Cup will move to Europe and Africa for the remainder of the tournament.
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The 2026 World Cup wraps up on Sunday afternoon when Spain faces off against Argentina in the World Cup Final. Following the final whistle in New Jersey, planning can officially begin for the 2030 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.
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